"They came uninvited this time, and they are most likely here for Yun Zhi."
On the way, Jiang Yu twitched the corner of her mouth, "Last time it was the young master who came, but this time it's the head of the family. It seems that the Yun family's affairs have had a significant impact on them."
Gu Lin chuckled upon hearing this, "Don't pay them any mind. Whoever gets anxious first loses."
The aristocratic families are the ones who are anxious now, and the only one that can remain stable is the Pei family.
"You're right, the more anxious they are, the stranger they seem."
Jiang Yu's eyes darkened. What secrets were hidden behind the incident at Fushan Cliff back then that could alarm several major families at the same time?
"Ayu, a moment of spring night is worth a thousand pieces of gold. Let's hurry back to Zhaoning Palace."
Gu Lin stared intently at Jiang Yu, "Leave the rest to Ayan."
Today, he saw that Ayan showed no fear in front of the family heads, and instead made them very angry.
"You thought of Ayan at this time?"
Jiang Yu was pulled forward quickly by Gu Lin. Sensing Gu Lin's urgency, the corners of Jiang Yu's mouth turned up slightly.
Just as he reached the gate of Zhaoning Palace, Gu Lin's body stiffened.
"Yaoyao, what are you doing here?"
“Father and Mother said… Aunt and Uncle are getting married.” Jiang Yao took a sip of sugar cube. “Yao Yao doesn’t understand what a wedding is.”
"But they didn't tell me, so I had no choice but to come here."
Jiang Yao looked completely innocent, but Gu Lin's expression was anything but pleasant, which startled Jiang Yao so much that she quickly ran to Jiang Yu's side. "Auntie, what is a wedding?"
“The wedding…” Jiang Yu slowly squatted down, “It means that my aunt and uncle will live together in Zhaoning Palace in the future.”
"In the future, when Yaoyao comes to Zhaoning Palace, she will be able to see both her aunt and uncle at the same time."
Jiang Yao's face lit up immediately upon hearing this. "That's great!"
"Gurgle—"
A crisp sound rang out, and Jiang Yu chuckled slightly, "Why haven't you eaten anything?"
"Auntie, I'm hungry."
At this moment, the veins on Gu Lin's forehead were already bulging, and he was at the limit of his endurance.
Who understands! I finally managed to get rid of that group of people and be with Ayu... and then another little dumpling popped up.
Seeing that Jiang Yu had already pulled Jiang Yao forward and was asking Jiang Yao what she wanted to eat, Gu Lin clenched his fists and helplessly followed behind the aunt and niece.
It took a full half hour before Jiang Yao patted her lower belly with satisfaction.
"Auntie, Yaoyao is full."
Upon hearing Jiang Yao's words, even Ling Mama and Wanji, who were serving her, breathed a barely perceptible sigh of relief. They had seen that the Emperor Emeritus had been frowning for half an hour, and if this young lady didn't eat her fill soon, the Emperor Emeritus really wouldn't be able to get enough to eat.
"Then your aunt will have your mother come and pick you up."
Jiang Yao nodded her head like a chick pecking at rice.
Next, Jiang Yu watched as Bai Qian arrived at Zhaoning Palace at the fastest speed she had ever seen, and without saying a word, she grabbed Jiang Yao and ran outside.
Jiang Yu was left staring blankly at Bai Qian's retreating figure.
Why does it feel like there's a raging flood or a ferocious beast chasing us?
......
"Hmm."
Jiang Yu was instantly lifted into the air, and Ling Mama and Wanji immediately retreated upon seeing this.
"Gu Lin, I haven't washed up yet."
"I will help Your Highness wash up." Gu Lin's voice was full of restraint as he placed Jiang Yu in front of the bronze mirror and began removing her ornaments, starting with the hairpins and rings on her head.
Jiang Yu could only stare at herself in the bronze mirror, and she could feel her heart pounding like thunder.
When Gu Lin's fingertips touched the opening of Jiang Yu's clothes, Jiang Yu trembled all over.
"These... these are not necessary."
"Used."
Gu Lin looked extremely serious, leaving Jiang Yu momentarily at a loss for words.
When Jiang Yu's snow-white skin was exposed to the air, Gu Lin's breathing became rapid. The unique fragrance emanating from Jiang Yu's body filled Gu Lin's eyes, which were already bloodshot.
"Go take a bath."
Gu Lin picked up Jiang Yu, and the places where his hands touched Jiang Yu's skin were extremely hot.
"Gu Lin."
"Um?"
"I want Granny Ling..."
Soon, Gu Lin swallowed Jiang Yu's voice, and soft sobs gradually began to rise.
The moonlight outside was enchanting, while inside, a red candle as thick as a baby's arm crackled and popped.
Hearing the embarrassing sounds coming from inside the room, both Granny Ling and Wanji blushed.
Judging by this, the Empress is going to suffer a lot tonight.
......
The next day, Jiang Yu did not wake up until the sun was high in the sky.
Moving her body slightly, the excruciating pain throughout her body made Jiang Yu gasp softly, "Awake?"
Gu Lin's smug voice rang out, and Jiang Yu rolled her eyes. She didn't want to see this man at all right now.
She begged him countless times last night, but he didn't show any mercy whatsoever.
Are you angry?
Gu Lin hugged Jiang Yu from behind; he really enjoyed the feeling of being able to completely embrace her.
Jiang Yu was about to say something, but her expression changed drastically when she felt something pressing against her lower body. "Granny Ling!"
Her voice was a little hoarse as Jiang Yu struggled to get up. "Granny Ling, I need to wash up."
Watching Jiang Yu flee in disarray, Gu Lin nearly tripped and fell to the ground as she got out of bed. Gu Lin couldn't help but smile smugly, "Does Your Majesty need help with washing up?"
"I don't need you!"
Jiang Yu spoke angrily, and Ling Mama quickly helped her up after she came in.
While taking a shower, Jiang Yu looked at the marks all over her body and angrily cursed Gu Lin in her mind.
Like a starving wolf that has never eaten meat!
While getting ready, Granny Ling looked at the dark circles under Jiang Yu's eyes and didn't know where to begin.
After glancing at the mark on Jiang Yu's neck again, Ling Mama couldn't help but sigh. This Emperor Emeritus was a bit too inconsiderate. How could he possibly cover up that mark on his neck?
"Issue the order that I am unwell these days and cannot receive guests."
Jiang Yu gritted her teeth and spoke, glaring angrily at the instigator who was lying leisurely on the bed.
"Ayu, you look especially beautiful today."
"Does a deathly pale face with dark circles under the eyes look good?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Lin walked to Jiang Yu's side, dismissed Granny Ling, picked up a fine brush, dipped it in some face powder, and after a stick of incense had burned, a lifelike plum blossom appeared between Jiang Yu's eyebrows.
"Ayu is the most beautiful."
After saying that, Gu Lin gently cut their hair with scissors, the strands intertwining, one black and one white.
"We became husband and wife, and our love is unwavering."
Gu Lin tucked the tangled strands of hair into the sachet tied to his waist. "Ayu, you can only be with me for the rest of your life. We'll share the same bed in life and the same grave in death."
"I'll reluctantly agree."
Jiang Yu's arrogant expression made Gu Lin's blood rush. "Ayu, I still want to..."
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